4-DAY CRUISE TO THE GREEK ISLANDS & TURKEY
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PORT |
ARRIVAL |
DEPARTURE |
| 1 Monday |
Piraeus, GREECE |
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11:00 |
| 1 Monday |
Myconos, GREECE |
18:00 |
23:00 |
| 2 Tuesday |
Kusadasi, TURKEY |
07:00 |
12:00 |
| 2 Tuesday |
Patmos*, GREECE |
16:00 |
21:00 |
| 3 Wednesday |
Rhodes, GREECE |
07:00 |
18:00 |
| 4 Thursday |
Heraklion (Crete), GREECE |
07:00 |
11:30 |
| 4 Thursday |
Santorini*, GREECE |
16:30 |
21:00 |
5 Friday
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Piraeus, GREECE
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07:00 |
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* Disembarkation by tender boats,
weather permitting
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DAY 1: MONDAY - MYCONOS, GREECE
At 11:00 in the morning, the ship sets sail from the port of Piraeus for a great 4-Day Cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey.
6:30p.m. arrival at the famed cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways, climbing to the sculpture church of Paraportiani or along the waterfront of «Little Venice» to the well-known windmills. There is also time for shopping at the plentiful boutiques and small shops. Sail for Kusadasi, Turkey, at 11:00p.m |
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DAY 2: TUESDAY - KUSADASI (EPHESUS) TURKEY, & PATMOS, GREECE
At 7:00 am, arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, which is the starting point for an optional tour to the magnificent ancient city of Ephesus, where Apostle Paul had preached and lived for three years. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still go on in this once great and important city- founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along the marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theater. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. Return to Kusadasi for souvenir shopping, before sailing for Patmos, at 12:00 noon.
4:30pm arrival in Patmos, a beautiful and almost mysterious rocky island, where Apostle John was exiled and wrote the ‘Book of Revelations’. An optional tour takes you to the Monastery of St. John, at the peak of the hill, offering a magnificent view of the island. Also visit the Grotto, where the Apostle John resided in seclusion. eturn to port and after a short time for browsing, return to the ship and sail for Heraklion, Crete at 9:00pm
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DAY 3: WEDNESDAY – RHODES, GREECE
At 9:30 a.m. we arrive in Rhodes. In ancient times, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This stronghold was built by a Crusading Order, which originated from Palestine. An optional half-day tour takes you to visit the Temple of Athena on the majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with the blue Aegean Sea beneath it, and the sophisticated whitewashed artists' colony at its foot. Local tradition has it, that Paul’s ship spent some time in the small harbor on its way to Rome, The afternoon is free, and a good chance to stroll around the medieval walled city; enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere, or spend some time at one of the elegant cafes. Sail for Heraklion, Crete, at 6:00 p.m.
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DAY 4: THURSDAY – HERAKLION, CRETE and SANTORINI
At 7:00 a.m. arrival at Heraklion, capital of Crete.
The optional excursion takes us from the lively bustling city to visit famous Knossos, the centre of the once powerful Minoan civilization, and site of the legendary maize where Minotaur lived. See the ruins of the remarkable Palace and its extensive grounds.
Return to port and sail for Santorini at 11:30am.
4:30pm arrival at magical Santorini famous for its, unique architecture, its panoramic view of the sea, and for its breathtaking sunsets. Take a mule ride, or the cable-car up to the white-washed town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano, the eruption of which (1,600 BC) literally buried a flourishing Bronze Age town which has now been excavated at Akrotiri.
Or, go for the optional Island Tour, to the major points of interest, including the picturesque village of Oia.
Sail for Piraeus at 9:00pm.
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DAY 5: FRIDAY- PIRAEUS, GREECE
7:00 a.m. arrival at Piraeus, and disembarkation after breakfast.
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SAILING DATES:
Note that this cruise sails from Piraeus, Athens every Monday |
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